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A revolution in school publications is under way according to Andy Homden: going fully digital is essential to stay ahead of the competition.
A revolution in school publications is under way according to Andy Homden: going fully digital is essential to stay ahead of the competition.
A simple audit of how EdTech resources are used is the essential starting point for planning a cost-effective digital strategy, according to Al Kingsley.
Kai Vacher, Principal British School Muscat and his team, devise the provision of an affordable blended education programme for secondary students in a new partner school, the British School Salalah.
Schools need to view data management and protection as key tasks according to Al Kingsley, Group CEO of NetSupport and Chair of Hampton Academies Trust.
Jenny Mollon looks at the rise of E-Sports and how exciting new spaces might be designed to accommodate these increasingly popular activities in schools.
As coding becomes ever more mainstream, Ronen Even Tzur, thinks that it also has a great deal to offer in the development of ‘softskills’.
Professor of Educational Technology and Creativity, Mike DeSchryver thinks that if we want to teach creativity, we must first explore our creative selves – while also having some fun!
International schools are leading the way when it comes to effective differentiation, according to David Williams.
Where are we with EdTech? Forging ahead? On pause? Or even moving backwards? Al Kingsley and Matt Harris EdD share contrasting views with Andy Homden in this edition of the ITM Podcast.
Larkin LeSueur explains how the Humble Independent School District in Texas has used the ‘Goldilocks Principle’ to encourage students to choose courses in Computer Science and Career Technical Education (CTE).
For Çelebi KALKAN a well-planned STEM programme is essential for meeting UNESCO and UN sustainability targets.
Ger Graus is worried about technology – equality of access, the purposes to which it is put and how to live with it, not for it. Somehow, he’s still excited!
Al Kingsley examines the increasing digital pressures that affect student attention spans suggesting ways to adapt our pedagogy accordingly.
For Uma Shankar Singh what developers of new metaverse platforms need more than anything right now is critical feedback from educators, not unthinking adoption.
Long-term thinking will become increasingly important when procuring educational equipment if schools are to meet carbon targets, argues Frank Campbell.
Kit Connell looks at how schools are coming to understand their carbon footprint and how they can reduce it in a revolutionary, but realistic move to ‘net-zero.’
Approaches to live online teaching are becoming more sophisticated and ambitious. In September 2022 live broadcasts commence from a school in London to partner schools in Europe and East Asia. David Boddy reports.
In 2021 the online safety of students became a major concern. Al Kingsley has some starting points for a planned approach to digital safeguarding.
Safeguarding is a high priority in any good school, but Huma Shah wonders if we are doing enough to protect children’s data when using well-known online learning resources.
As full lockdown came to an end in Bangladesh, some families still preferred to keep their children at home. One school wanted to make sure that no students were going to miss out, as the Principal, Dr. Shivandanda CS reports.
How can Internet of Things (IoT) be used in schools? Uma Shankar Singh looks at the substantial benefits and some of the issues that must be thought through.
How is education changing in 2021 – 22? Sally Alexander looks at seven trends that are already emerging and will have an impact in the coming few years.
Serdar Ferit and Harriet Marshall look at the power of digital storytelling to build empathy and widen student horizons.
Using student-created video projects to assess learning is going mainstream, according to Eddie Bradley. Time to hop on board.
Never heard of GBL? Bryan Gibson looks at the growing evidence that gaming and Game-Based Learning is set to play an increasingly important role in education.